Srinu

Srinu is a given name and a common nickname in India, especially within Telugu-speaking communities in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is frequently derived from longer names such as Srinivas, Srinath, or Srinivasa, with Sri functioning as an auspicious prefix and the suffix -nu serving as a familiar or affectionate ending in Telugu. As a result, Srinu can be used as a standalone given name or as a casual form of a longer name in everyday speech.

The name is widely used among Telugu speakers and can also be found within diaspora communities abroad where Telugu names are carried into daily life. In those contexts, Srinu may appear in both formal records and informal settings, reflecting its flexible role as either a nickname or a formal first name.

Variants and related forms include Srini and other contractions of the longer names from which Srinu is derived. The broader lineage connects to names that honor the cultural and linguistic traditions of the region, often incorporating the element Sri, which carries connotations of auspiciousness and respect.

Notable individuals with the given name include Srinu Vaitla, a director in Telugu cinema. While not exhaustive, this example illustrates the name’s presence in public life within the Telugu-speaking film industry.

See also: Srinivas, Srinath, Srinivasa.